2022 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro vs 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S
The XL is the Santa Cruz Heckler S size closest to your S5 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Heckler S
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro in S5, the Santa Cruz Heckler S in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro, S5Santa Cruz Heckler S, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro S5 | Santa Cruz Heckler S XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 502mm | 495 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 644mm | 647.5 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.2° | 77.0 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 445 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1284mm | 1280.8 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 27mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 350mm | 346 | −4 mm |
| Standover | 788mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 460 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 567mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Heckler S minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Turbo Levo 3 Pro, 2024 Santa Cruz Heckler S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 3 ProSanta Cruz Heckler S
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Turbo Levo 3 ProPro | Santa Cruz Heckler SS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 38 29 Factory | Fox 36 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Praxis Interface | Shimano EM600 |
| Chainring | SRAM X-Sync Eagle | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized Rx | Shimano DU-EP801 |
| Battery | Specialized M3-700 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized Traverse | Race Face ARC HD 30 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code R |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | Santa Cruz eCarbon |
| Stem | Specialized Deity | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | Santa Cruz House |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Heckler |
| Hub | not listed | e*thirteen SL, e*thirteen SL E-Spec |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline, SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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